With rising prices hitting the country left, right and centre, it's not hard to find South Africans struggling to keep it together. In recent years, many families have had to cut back on some of their favorite household items and are now only able to afford the basics.
Local residents this week were concerned about the rising cost of living after seeing the price of a household favorite, peanut butter.
In the comments section of the post, people discussed how South Africans struggle to make ends meet and are constantly worried about the future.
Peanut butter prices sadden South Africans
Years ago, R2000 was enough to ride the trolley. These days, it's barely enough to keep a family of four alive for more than two weeks.
Over the past year, South African families have been forced to make some uncomfortable lifestyle adjustments.
Despite making cuts in every possible way, many people still seem unable to make ends meet.
And now, looking at the price of a jar of peanut butter, they're more anxious than ever about the future.
An AX user shared a photo of peanut butter that costs R93 each. The post says “Hibo'' with a crying emoji.
See below.
Mzansi cannot cope
The post saddened many who worried they would have to make even more cuts than usual. Many people complained that they were barely surviving as things were.
“I don't dispute the fact that we can't afford it, but the prices of some goods are questionable at the moment. And your unemployment relief fund is R350?” one person wrote. , another added:
“Humanity will starve…”